ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NAMM (Hall A, Booth #6400), Avid®
(NASDAQ:
AVID) the makers of the industry-leading audio production and
recording system Pro Tools®, alongside the legendary Abbey
Road Studios, today announced the launch of a song competition to
celebrate 25 years of bringing award-winning products to the music
industry.

The Abbey Road Studios and Avid Song Contest gives aspiring artists,
musicians and producers across the globe the chance for their work to be
judged by an illustrious panel of music industry figures, as well as
fans online, during the voting period from March 14 – March 21, 2013.
The three winning artists, chosen by judges, will receive the ultimate
package which includes a track of their choice being mixed and
mastered online by Abbey Road Studios as well as an Avid Pro
Tools|HD Native system.

“The hardest thing for an aspiring musician is to get their songs heard
by the right people,” said Greg Wells, competition judge and multiple
Grammy-nominated producer, mixer and songwriter. “This competition is
the perfect way for artists to get their music out there and I’m really
looking forward to listening to an eclectic mix of songs.”

About the Competition

Artists can upload their original song to “Submit
a Track” from today until March 13, 2013, with the winners of the
Judges choice, Fans choice and Judges choice runner-up being announced
on April 10, 2013. Voting for the Fans choice award runs from March 14 –
March 21, 2013.

Fans around the world can also vote for their favorite song, with the
winning entrant receiving an Avid
Mbox® audio interface with Pro Tools 10 software.

“Avid and Abbey Road Studios have a shared passion for the creation of
music, so we’re delighted to be teaming up to give aspiring musicians
the chance to showcase their original work to three of the music
industry’s most respected figures, as well as providing a platform for
their work to reach a global audience,” said W. Sean Ford, Vice
President of Worldwide Marketing, Avid. “The industry-standard
technology in Pro Tools is designed to enhance the creative process, and
through new more accessible offerings such as Abbey Road’s Online
Mixing and Mastering Services, it’s becoming easier for aspiring
musicians to benefit from this technology and add a professional finish
to their work.”

About Avid

Avid creates the digital audio and video technology used to make the
most listened to, most watched and most loved media in the world – from
the most prestigious and award-winning feature films, music recordings,
and television shows, to live concert tours and news broadcasts. Some of
Avid’s most influential and pioneering solutions include Media Composer®,
Pro Tools®, Interplay®, ISIS®, VENUE,
Sibelius® and System 5. For more information about Avid
solutions and services, visit www.avid.com, connect with Avid on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, SoundCloud;
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London’s Abbey Road Studios is the most famous recording complex in the
world and an iconic symbol of British music. Opened in 1931, the studios
have been at the heart of the industry for over 80 years and home to
countless landmark recordings and pioneering advances in recording
technology. Many of the world’s most famous artists have recorded some
of their greatest work at Abbey Road Studios including The Beatles, Pink
Floyd, The Hollies, Oasis, Elbow, Lady Gaga and Adele.

As one of the world’s premiere locations for movie scoring since the
1980s, films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark, Star Wars, Braveheart, the
Lord of The Rings Trilogy and The King’s Speech have been recorded
there. The list continues with many other major titles including Shrek,
Harry Potter, Skyfall and The Hobbit.

Recently a number of blockbuster videogames such as Halo & Call of Duty
have also recorded their soundtracks at Abbey Road.

Talenthouse is
powering this Creative Invite and they're thrilled to be working with
Avid, sharing this life-changing opportunity with their own community
and out to the wider network of emerging musicians. Talenthouse is the
artistic home for creative collaboration. This influential online
community is a place where artists and creatives can express their
passions, collaborate on unique projects with leading artists and
brands, share their work and grow their influence.